Lentinus squarrosulus

Also known as Scaly Sawgill, Leathery Sawgill Fungus

Lentinus squarrosulus is a tough, leathery wood-decay fungus widespread across tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. It sprouts in dense clusters on dead hardwood logs and fallen branches, featuring a funnel-shaped pale cream to tan cap covered in small brownish scales. As an efficient saprotroph, it plays a vital ecological role by breaking down lignin and cellulose, returning nutrients to the forest soil.